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Well Scotland

www.wellscotland.info is a website supported by Scottish Government for people who have an interest in improving mental health in Scotland. Reflecting current mental health policy priorities it provides; up to date information and resources relating...

Dyslexia Scotland

We offer support and advice to people of all ages about dyslexia. We work all over Scotland and have local branches in Lochaber, Inverness and Moray. Our website contains lots of useful information and links...

Bipolar Scotland

Bipolar Scotland is a user–led voluntary sector organisation that provides information, advice and support to people with Bipolar Disorder, their friends, relatives, carers and interested professionals. We work hard to provide the most up–to–date information...

Inclusion Scotland

Inclusion Scotland, the national disabled people's organisation, now has a Highland presence. John Beaton is based in Dingwall and is the Policy and Engagement Officer for the Scotland wide organisation which is run by disabled...

Girlguiding Scotland

Girlguiding Scotland, is part of a worldwide movement It enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential and to take an active and responsible role in society through our distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable...

Lead Scotland

Lead Scotland, is a voluntary organisation set up to empower disabled young people and adults and carers across Scotland to access learning opportunities. The Supporting People, Connecting Communities project enables adults over 16, resident in...

Sense Scotland

Sense Scotland works with children and adults who have communication support needs because of deafblindness, sensory impairment, learning or physical disability. They lead the field in communication and innovative support services for people who...

Apex Scotland

Apex Scotland is a national organisation that helps offenders, ex–offenders, young people at risk of offending and people in recovery from addictions to take the steps that will move them closer towards getting a job...

Project Scotland

ProjectScotland is a charity that helps young people aged 16-30 to get on in life through structured volunteering and a forward planning and supportive mentor scheme. young people are placed into 13-week volunteering opportunities that...

Epilepsy Scotland Helpline

Epilepsy Scotland has a free confidential helpline, providing information and emotional support to anyone touched by epilepsy. We help people of all ages who have epilepsy, their friends and family, work colleagues, employers and other...

Scotland's Enterprising Schools

Schools throughout Scotland engage in enterprise activity. For some this can mean a one off event, for others enterprise is a way of life, it is the way in which the curriculum is delivered and...

Apprenticeships in Scotland

Apprenticeships in Scotland is a website that promotes a wide variety of apprenticeship and entry level positions for young people in Scotland. Apprenticeships in Scotland is a social enterprise that is run by young people...

Skills Development Scotland

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland. SDS can support you to plan your career ambitions in a number of ways. The web service www.myworldofwork.co.uk allows...

Community Jobs Scotland

What do we offer? Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) provides young people living in Scotland with paid jobs in third sector organisations. CJS is a partnership between the Scottish Government, SCVO and Social Enterprise Scotland...

Down's Syndrome Scotland

We work to help people with Down's syndrome reach their full potential by providing information and support to them, their families, carers and to professionals. Our information and support service, consisting of home visits, web...

Young Enterprise Scotland

Young Enterprise Scotland offers a wide variety of enterprise & financial education programmes and development opportunities for young people of all ages across all of Scotland. Enterprise Education Programmes for Secondary Schools includes: The Company...

National Autistic Society Scotland

The National Autistic Society (NAS) Scotland is the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger Syndrome) and their families. The NAS provides information, support and pioneering services, and campaigns for a better world...

LGBT Youth Scotland - Pillar

Pillar is the youth group for LGBT young people aged 13-25 in Inverness. The group runs every Tuesday evening from 7-9pm at the Bike Shed, Merkinch, Inverness. Young people can also access 1-2-1 support in...

Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland

This organisation provides a range of free, confidential, anonymous services providing information, support and counselling. Services include: HIV support and prevention services Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Support Counselling and Group empowerment Free safer sex...

Employability Fund - Skills Development Scotland

Skills Development Scotland’s Employabilty Fund has now finished for new clients. Please speak to your local SDS Advisor or contact employability@highland.gov.uk for further information. Alternative employability training options can be found -> HERE...

TCV Scotland - The Conservation Volunteers (formerly BTCV)

TCV Scotland believes that looking after green places isn’t just about caring for nature – it’s about caring for people as well. Our volunteers care for thousands of local green places throughout the UK...

Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People

Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People (SCCYP) is Tam Baillie. He and his team work to promote your rights.

CELCIS - Looked After Children in Scotland

We are CELCIS, the Centre for Excellence for Looked After Children in Scotland, based at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. We want to make a difference. Taking a multi-agency, collaborative approach, we break down...

Young Enterprise Scotland (Highland & Moray Area)

Young Enterprise deliver and support the Student Company Programme - the ultimate enterprise experience wherein young people, aged 15-19, set up and run their own real company over the course of a year. Students in...

National Autistic Society (NAS) Scotland Prospects

Prospects is an employment and training service for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who wish to work. Our aim is that people with an ASD should have the same training and employment opportunities...

Royal National Institute of Blind People – Scotland

The Education and Family Services Department promotes the interests of children and young people with sight problems and those who support them, from the point of diagnosis, on through the young persons school, college and...

Action for Children

Our vision is to ensure that every child and young person in the country has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive We protect and support children and young people...

Modern Apprenticeships with The Highland Council

The Highland Council has created a new Modern Apprenticeship (MA) Programme, which aspires to create 150 new apprenticeship opportunities throughout Highland over the next two years. This programme offers numerous opportunities for apprenticeships in many...

Skills Investment Plans

Skills Development Scotland provide a wealth of information on how skills can drive growth and opportunities in Scotland’s sectors and regions. Find out what we, and our partners, are doing to bring these plans to...

Marketplace

Marketplace is an online tool connecting schools and colleges with business. Marketplace helps build young people’s job readiness and increases their career options. At the same time, employers can help shape young talent, address skills...

Community Woodlands Association

Woodlands across Scotland provide many opportunities to participate in a range of activities including: treeplanting, walking, cycling, sculpture trails and organised training courses. The Community Woodlands Association support a variety of member groups across...

Blackwood Homes

Blackwood-homes provide accessible housing, care and support in a variety of locations across Scotland. All Blackwood- homes housing schemes across Scotland have a mix of family houses to suit wheelchair users, people with mobility...

The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI)

The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is an active citizenship programme that raises awareness amongst young people about philanthropy and their local community. Each participating school, each year is responsible for directing a £3000 YPI...

Youth Awards

The Awards Network is a forum made up of some of the most noteworthy providers of youth work awards in Scotland. Its members work together to raise awareness of the range and impact of youth...

Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund

Creative Scotland’s 'Nurturing Talent – Time to Shine Fund' aims to support young people aged 14-20 who are interested in developing their skills in one of the following areas: Drama Dance Music Film Visual Arts...

Scottish Out of School Care Network

The Scottish Out of School Care Network (SOSCN) is a Scottish Registered Charity (SC020520), established in 1991 and is the national infrastructure umbrella organisation providing support, mentoring, training, information and resources to the nearly 1,00...

Breathing Space

Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, anxiety or depression. Breathing Space is a COSCA recognised counselling skills organisation. Breathing Space also has a...

R.A.L. – Rape and Abuse Line

R.A.L. offer a confidential telephone support for people who have survived rape and/or abuse, no matter how long ago their experiences were. They also offer support to the families, partners and friends of the...

The Boys’ Brigade

The Boys’ Brigade will care for and challenge young people for life through a programme of informal education underpinned by the Christian faith. The Seniors are for young men aged 15 to 18 years...

Opportunities for All

Opportunities for All is a commitment by Scottish Government to offer a place in learning or training to every 16-19 year old who is currently not in education, employment or training. Highland Council has a...

Young Scot Info Line

Young Scot is the national youth information and citizenship agency for Scotland. It provides all young people between the ages of 11 and 26 with a mixture of information, ideas and incentives to help them...

Music Plus +

Young people aged 14-19 will be offered the opportunity to take part in a range of music activities; from instrumental and technical tuition to song-writing, new technology, DJ and rapping skills, sound engineering and entrepreneurship...

National Debtline

The National Debtline is a national telephone helpline for people with debt problems in England, Wales and Scotland. Their service is free, confidential and independent. National Debtline are committed to answering your call and then...

Scottish Autism (Formerly The Scottish Society For Autism)

Scottish Autism is an organisation dedicated to enabling autistic people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. Established in 1968 by a group of parents, we are now the largest provider of autism-specific services in...

Young Scot

Young Scot is the national youth information and citizenship agency for Scotland. It can provide all young people between the ages of 11 and 26 a mixture of information, ideas and incentives. You can also...

Hit the Road

Youth music touring project, Hit The Road, enables young musicians and those interested in behind the scenes jobs with the music industry, between the ages of 14-19 years old and living in Scotland, the opportunity...

UHI West Highland

UHI West Highland is one of the newest colleges in Scotland and is unique in that it has no single, central campus. Established in 2010, we are a college of, and for, the West Highlands...

Waverley Care

Waverley Care is Scotland's leading charity providing support to people living with HIV. In the Highlands we offer a range of free, confidential and anonymous services aimed at reducing HIV transmission and helping those living...

Voluntary Action Lochaber

Voluntary Action Lochaber (VAL) holds a variety of Volunteering Opportunities for Organisations in Lochaber, and further afield. Many of the volunteering opportunities would be suitable for young people. In addition, VAL works with our local...

SPEAK

SPEAK, this is meStigma Prevention (through) Education, Advocacy and Knowledge SPEAK is a voice for young people aged 13-25 years old who are affected by, or passionate, about speaking out, campaigning and raising awareness of...

Highland Disability Sport

Highland Disability Sport (HDS) is the branch member of Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) who are the governing body for leisure and sport for people with disabilities in Scotland. As a branch member, HDS co–ordinates...

Pulteneytown People’s Project

Pulteneytown People’s Project (PPP) is a community group which provides services and support for everyone in East Caithness. From newborn babies to senior citizens, PPP offers classes, groups and programmes aimed at helping people reach...

Fèis Rois

Fèis Rois provides opportunities for young people and adults to engage in traditional music, the Gaelic language and the broader traditional arts. Based in Dingwall, we deliver an exciting year-round informal education programme which includes...

Advocacy Highland

Advocacy Highland provides one-to-one, independent issue-based advocacy to individuals aged 16 and over throughout the Highlands. We are funded to advocate for people identified under the terms of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland)...

Investors in Young People Accolade

Investors in Young People (IIYP) was borne out of a recommendation from the Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce (DYW). The Commission, chaired by Sir Ian Wood called for the creation of an ‘Invest in...

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW)

The Developing the Young Workforce - Scotland's Youth Employment Strategy was published on 15 December 2014: a link to the press release can be found here along with a link to the published document. The...

Foundation Apprenticeships

Foundation Apprenticeship courses offer an ideal solution to young people wishing to gain a vocational qualification at Higher level, which is highly valued by employers. These courses run as part of your school timetable and...

Artlands North

JOIN A DIGITAL COMMUNITY OF NORTHERN ARTISTS & MAKERS Introducing Artlands North: an online, interactive map showcasing the wealth and diversity of art and craft in the North of Scotland. Maintained by Timespan, this register...

Scottish Recovery Network (SRN)

Launched in 2004 SRN is a non-profit initiative working in Scotland and beyond. Our aim is to promote and support recovery from mental health problems. We act as a catalyst for change by sharing ideas...

Trees for Life

Trees for Life offer environmental volunteering opportunities to young people aged 18+. In some instances, if accompanied by a guardian or partnership organisation, volunteering opportunities are available to the 16-18 age group. Some of the...

HISEZ Fusion

Highlands and Islands Social Enterprise Zone launched HISEZ Fusion at the end of January 2016 to support the networking and education of Entrepreneurs. Fusion was originally established in 2002 to support the development of entrepreneurship...

VISION 2020 (UK) Ltd

VISION 2020 UK is an umbrella organisation which facilitates greater collaboration and co–operation between organisations within the UK which focus on visual impairment and operate on a national, regional or international basis – VISION...

Developing the Young Workforce Regional Groups

All Local Authorities in Scotland have DYW Regional Groups to support the Developing the Youngforce (DYW) agenda. The Regional Groups are led and facilitated by local Chambers of Commerce in most Authorities. They work in...

Moniack Mhor

Young Writers’ Programme Opportunities Moniack Mhor has an extensive programme for young people. No matter what stage you are at with your writing or what age you are, we can help. How to get involved...

Canal College

What do we offer? Delivered by Keep Scotland Beautiful, this 14 week course offers outdoor skills training on the historic Calendonian Canal in Inverness. Projects will include landscaping, tree planting, vegetation management, archaeology, stonemasonry, conservation...

CASWA - Caithness & Sutherland Women’s Aid

CASWA is a specialised organisation in Caithness and Sutherland for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. We have been delivering a support and information service since 2005 and are registered in...

Social Enterprise Academy’s Schools Programme

Social enterprise is a dynamic business model, a business that reinvests its’ profits for community benefit. With over 5,600 social enterprises operating in Scotland today, it is our fastest growing sector. The Social Enterprise Academy’s...

Modern Apprenticeships

Thousands of young Scots are choosing to get their careers up and running with a Modern Apprenticeship and there were over 1,000 new starts in the Highlands last year alone. They are a great way...

Bridge 2 Business

Young Enterprise Scotland is delighted to have Bridge 2 Business as one of its key programmes. It is an interactive and engaging programme to inspire, connect and support college students into business. The Bridge ...

Springpod

Springpod is a free careers platform used by over 320, 000 young people offering a whole host of exciting and impactful opportunities from virtual work experience to university experiences alongside useful advice and information related...

Highland Visual Arts & Crafts Award Scheme

In order to advance the Highland Culture Strategic Board’s cultural strategy ‘Highland Culture: take part, take pride’ High Life Highland in partnership with emergents and Creative Scotland have established a scheme of funding that addresses...

Self Directed Support

Self Directed Support is the principle that people have informed choice about the way their social care and support is provided to them by taking control of the money spent on that support. The new...

Change Mental Health

For 50 years, our mission has remained the same: to help and support people affected by mental illness. We are excited to continue that journey as Change Mental Health.At Change Mental Health, we place people...

Cantraybridge College

What do we offer? Cantraybridge College is Scotland's specialist further education college for young adults with learning disability, autism or similar additional needs. We provide vocational and personal development programmes to support young people to...

HISEZ Fusion

Highlands and Islands Social Enterprise Zone launched HISEZ Fusion at the end of January 2016 to support the networking and education of Entrepreneurs. HISEZ provides support and advice to social enterprises. Fusion is a HISEZ...

UHI West Highland - Stage 2

What do we offer at Stage 2? We offer a ‘roll on - roll off’ College based employability programme. The focus is on building confidence levels, gaining trust and empowering you to realise your potential...

English for speakers of other Languages (ESOL Classes)

What do we offer? ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) are basically English lessons for anyone who is not a native English speaker. There are general everyday communications, conversational classes, work or study related...

Thor House - Stage 1 + 2

What do we offer at Stage 1+2? Thor House is a custom built facility carefully designed to provide a range of client services – all under one roof. The aim within this unit is to...

The Highland Council - 6 Month Trainee Placements

Paid Public Sector Placements The Highland Council and its public sector partners are hosting paid placement opportunities, providing valuable work experience opportunities to those living in the Highland region who are not in employment, education...

Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH)

ARGH is run by and for autistic adults living in the Highland region who are 18 years or over. ARGH is a fully independent self run and self funded organisation, the first of it’s...

UHI West Highland - Stage 3

What do we offer at Stage 3? A ‘roll on roll off’ College based learning programme which is tailored to your needs and aspirations. The programme offers a mix of vocational and academic learning. At...

The Highland Council Employability Service

Highland Council’s Employability Services supports people of working age to progress towards and into employment. For young people we can engage with students up to 6 months before they reach their statutory school leaving age...

Enable Works - All in Highlands Project

ENABLE Works’ All in Highland Project is supported by Highland Council and European Social Fund to provide a personalised support service for people with Additional Support Needs, aged 16+ and based in the Highlands, to...